SALUTE TO LABOR DAY

Labor Day traditionally signifies the end of summer and is, for many of us, an energizing kickoff to the busy fall season. My family and I love all three-day weekends, but somehow Labor Day seems to be a favorite. The weather is not as brutally hot or cold, we are looking forward to the busy activity of the fall and yet we have the upcoming holiday season to look forward to.

Here are a few Labor Day entertaining recipes for you to enjoy along with the cookbook titles we have been blessed to be associated with. Happy Labor Day to each of you!

APPETIZERS
Brie and Apricot Phyllo Bites (Everyday Feasts - page 27)
Crispy Cheese Crackers (Pinches and Dashes - page 12)
Deviled Eggs with Tarragon and Watercress (Salt to Honey - page 50)

SALADS
Heirloom Tomato Salad (Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant - page 88)
Watercress and Watermelon Salad (Pinches and Dashes - page 64)
Creamy Sweet and Sour Coleslaw (Famous Dave’s Rib’Olicious - page 55)

MAIN DISHES
Grilled Honey-Bourbon Pork Tenderloin (Everyday Feasts - page 87)
Marinated London Broil (Charleston Receipts Repeat - page 137)
Curried Peanut Shrimp Kabobs (Simply Sarasota - page 130)

SIDE DISHES
Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter (Pinches and Dashes - page 82)
Baked Wilbur Beans (Famous Dave’s Rib‘Olicious - page 19)
Trio of Roasted Peppers (Everyday Feasts - page 29)

DESSERTS
Pecan Cobbler (The Hunter’s Table - page 181)
Toffee Chip Ice Cream Squares (Sweetness Follows - page 91)